Kwon Joong Na
Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University
Papers
10
Total Citations
164
H-Index
7
About
Kwon Joong Na is a thoracic surgeon and clinical researcher whose work sits at the forefront of robotic and minimally invasive surgery for thoracic malignancies. His research spans three interconnected domains: robotic esophagectomy for esophageal cancer, robotic thymectomy for thymic epithelial tumors, and minimally invasive anatomical lung resection — areas in which he has consistently pushed the boundaries of surgical technique and evidence-based outcomes. Among his most influential contributions is a propensity-matched comparison of total versus hybrid robotic esophagectomy (33 citations), which helped clarify the incremental benefits of a fully robotic approach in reducing postoperative complications. His prolific 2020 output on robotic thymectomy — spanning advanced indications, the novel subxiphoid approach, and long-term oncological outcomes — collectively drew over 80 citations and established him as a leading voice in thymic surgery. His subsequent propensity-matched comparison of subxiphoid versus lateral thymectomy further refined operative decision-making for anterior mediastinal tumors. With nearly 165 cumulative citations across his top publications, Na's work provides surgeons worldwide with rigorous, comparative data on robotic platforms, guiding adoption and refinement of techniques that demonstrably improve patient recovery and oncological precision.
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- 7Current Issues in Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy8 citations · 2020
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- 9Neurorrhaphy of the phrenic nerve injury during robotic thymectomy4 citations · 2020
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